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Spare Notes Series #42: Cigar Industry Wins – FDA Shot Down
August 17, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Coop and Kevin talk about the FDA ruling handed down by Judge Mehta this week... Read more
Fosforo Adds and Ships Toro and Robusto Connecticut
August 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Fosforo Cigars has announced it is now shippingthe expansion of its acclaimed Connecticut line with the addition of two new sizes: the Toro and Robusto to it’s current... Read more
Howard G – PCA 2023
August 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Closer to the back of the trade show bordering the main back walkway was a bumping booth with people hanging out smoking cigars and taking tons of pictures,... Read more
WINNERS ANNOUNCED: J.C. Newman Vintage Ashtrays Giveaway
August 14, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The winners have been picked for our J.C. Newman giveaway! Here are the three lucky winners: Megan Murphy Angelica Perez Chad Tchad We want to also extend a big thank... Read more
Luciano Cigars – PCA 2023
August 14, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Luciano Cigars had two separate booth plots, one which was an open concept booth with a few nice sofa style seating and some basic chair seating to do... Read more
The First Cohiba Lounge in the US Debuts at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara
August 14, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara and Cohiba handmade cigars are pleased to announce the debut of The Cohiba Experience at The Bacara, the first of its kind cigar... Read more
Oliva – PCA 2023
August 13, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
For the last few years, we havent covered Oliva but not out of spite or any negative connotation. But this year we made sure we made contact with... Read more
Cigar Review: La Gloria Cubana Corojo De Oro Toro
August 13, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
General Cigar is no stranger to thinking outside the box when creating a new blend. The latest Limited-Edition cigar in the La Gloria Cubana line, the Corojo De... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Joseph Gannascoli from The Sopranos!
August 13, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman – You may know him from the hit HBO series The Sopranos as Vito Spatafore but what else does Joseph do with him time?... Read more
Cigar Industry Wins: Judge Mehta Rules Against the FDA Regarding Premium Cigars
August 9, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta ordered the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to exempt premium cigars from tobacco regulations that the Agency put in place in 2016.... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Toscano Pairing Night!
August 9, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman – On this episode of The Smokin Tabacco Show, Michael Cappellini returns for another Toscano pairing where we enjoy the Garibaldi and the new... Read more
Felix Mesa Leaves Arturo Fuente’s Nicaraguan Operations
August 9, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Yesterday, Felix Mesa announced via Instagram that he would be leaving Arturo Fuente’s Nicaraguan operations and returning to his own brand of El Galan to focus his efforts... Read more
Industrial Cigar Co Announces Exclusive 10 Year Aged Atabey Misticos Release
August 9, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Earlier this year and at the 2023 PCA Trade Show and Convention in Las Vegas, Nelson Alfonso, owner of Selected Tobacco S.A. announced he would be releasing a... Read more
Tatuaje – PCA 2023
August 8, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Tatuaje once again came to PCA ready for some heat…and not just the heat of Las Vegas in July. Tatuaje has some celebrating to do on multiple fronts,... Read more
General Ships 2023 Weller by Cohiba
August 8, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The third iteration of Weller by Cohiba is now debuting at retail shops across the US. Like previous Weller by Cohiba cigar releases, the limited-edition cigar blend is... Read more
El Septimo – PCA 2023
August 8, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Once again, El Septimo was back at the PCA show with what appeared to be the same booth setup they exhibited with last year. A large back way... Read more
Red Anchor Line Extensions Ship to Retailers
August 8, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
United Cigars proudly announces the highly anticipated release of its latest cigar line extensions, Red Anchor Captain and Gunner, are set to hit the shelves in late August.... Read more
Gurkha Ships Colección Especial Nicaragua Pirámide 2023 TAA Exclusive
August 8, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Gurkha Cigar Group International announces its 2023 TAA Exclusive Cigar is now shipping to retailers. According to the TAA (Tobacconist Association of America), “The TAA Exclusive Series are... Read more
Manny Iriarte Enterprises – PCA 2023
August 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Carlito Fuente speaking at the booth during the unveiling of the Opus X Society cigar. The creative design mind behind many of Arturo Fuentes products is back at... Read more
Cavalier Geneve – PCA 2023
August 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Cavalier’s booth was one we tried to get into multiple times through the tradeshow, but consistently they were busy selling cigars, and doing lots of media coverage, which... Read more